All branches of the U.S. military met or exceeded recruiting goals last month, according to the July recruiting and retention numbers released by the Department of Defense earlier this week.
The Marine Corps led the way, signing up 4,783 recruits, 117 percent of their 4,094 goal.
The Army reported 10,141 new soldier recruits, 141 over their July goal.
All six reserve components exceeded their recruiting goals as well.
The DoD report also says that Army, Navy and Marine Corps met or exceeded their cumulative retention goals for fiscal 2008 through July.
The recruiting success continues despite higher expectations for 2008. All branches increased their recruiting goals this year.
The Army signed up 9,972 new soldiers in July 2007, which was 222 over last year's goal of 9,750.
Young men and women continue to sign up for military service despite knowing they will likely face combat. While American's sign up for a myriad of reasons, the success of military recruiters indicates that despite relentless reporting from the media about the unpopularity of the war, many young American's view serving their country as worthwhile.
We should commend each young man and woman who signs up to defend the freedom's we all enjoy.
July 2008
| Accessions
| Goal
| Percent
|
| 10,141
| 10,000
| 101
| Navy
| 4,200
| 4,200
| 100
| Marine Corps
| 4,783
| 4,094
| 117
| Air Force
| 2,555
| 2,541
| 101
|
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